Gijón
Sign in to saveGijón () or '''''' () is a city and municipality in northwestern Spain. It is the largest city and municipality by population in the autonomous community of Asturias.
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Gijón is a city located in northwestern Spain that serves as the largest population center in the autonomous community of Asturias. It matters as a significant urban and demographic hub in its region.
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- Etymology
- History
- Prehistory and Romanization
- Middle Ages and modern era
- Contemporary history
- Geography
- Climate
- Districts
- Neighborhoods and parishes
- Demographics
- Culture
- Film
- Museums and art galleries
- Universities
- University of Oviedo
- National University of Distance Education (UNED)
- Sports
- Sports venues
- Economy
- Transport
- Airports
- Seaport
- Public transport
- Railway
- Roads and highways
- Government
- Councillors distribution in local elections
- Notable people
- International relations
- Twin towns - Sister cities
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Gijón () or '''' () is a city and municipality in northwestern Spain. It is the largest city and municipality by population in the autonomous community of Asturias.
It is located on the coast of the Cantabrian Sea in the Bay of Biscay, in the central-northern part of Asturias; it is approximately northeast of Oviedo, the capital of Asturias, and from Avilés. With a population of 270,219 as of 2024, Gijón is the 16th-largest city in Spain.